Summers inked a one-year contract with German side Nurnberg on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

After spending the past three seasons in the AHL without an NHL appearance, Summers will transition to the DEL, his first foray into European hockey. The 31-year-old saw action in 70 NHL games with the Coyotes and Rangers, in which he notched two goals, seven helpers and 52 shots. The blueliner figures to close out his professional career overseas.

The Penguins reassigned Summers to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Ian Cole was cleared for action Tuesday after missing three games due to a mouth injury, so Pittsburgh is no longer in needs of Summers' services as a depth defender. The 29-year-old American will, however, continue to be one of the first players the Penguins turn to when they're dealing with injuries at defense this season.

The Penguins recalled Summers from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Pittsburgh has back-to-back away games Wednesday and Thursday this week, so Summers will slot in as the Penguins' seventh defenseman during their abbreviated road trip. The 29-year-old American will likely be returned to the minors ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Panthers.

Summers was placed on waivers by Pittsburgh on Tuesday, James Mirtle of The Athletic Torontoreports.

EDGE Analysis

Summers -- a former first-round draft pick by the Coyotes -- signed with the Penguins in the offseason and will head to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton -- assuming he clears waivers. The 29-year-old has 70 NHL contests under his belt, which will likely make him an instant leader with the Baby Pens.

Summers put pen to paper on a two-year, two-way contract with Pittsburgh on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Summers tallied four goals and eight helpers in his 74 minor-league contests last year. The University of Michigan product was selected 29th overall in the 2006 NHL Draft by the Coyotes but was never able to secure a regular role within their organization. While the occasional call-up is definitely in the offing this season, the bulk of the defenseman's starts will likely be with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

Summers and three teammates were put on waivers Tuesday by the Rangers in order to reassign them to the minors, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Summers came over to New York as part of the Keith Yandle deal back in March of 2015 and has played in just six outings for the Rangers since. Primarily used in AHL Hartford, the blueliner offers little in terms of offensive production, which extremely limits his fantasy value. In addition to the 28-year-old, New York also waived Tommy Hughes, Chris Brown, and Mathew Bodie, all of whom will report to the minors if they go unclaimed.

Summers signed a one-year, two-way deal worth $600,000 with the Rangers on Tuesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The contract's worth $350,000 at the AHL level. Summers was a first-round pick (No. 29 overall by the Coyotes) back in 2006, but has never panned out into much of an NHL player. The 28-year-old spent most of this past season in AHL Hartford, accumulating 11 points in 74 contests, and got into just three scoreless games with the Rangers. Summers is likely in for another season as a depth defenseman in 2016-17.

Summers was sent back down to AHL Hartford, Steve Zipay of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Summers played in three games on this call up to New York, logging four PIM and five shots on goal. The 27-year-old has notched just three points in 27 games for Hartford this season.

Summers was recalled by the Hartford Wolfpack of the AHL on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

With Dan Girardi still in New York for Friday's tilt in Winnipeg, Summers looks set to make his season debut for the Rangers. The 27-year old defenseman has appeared in 67 NHL games with the Coyotes and Rangers, totaling two goals and nine points in that time. Summers will likely serve as the Rangers' sixth defenseman against the Jets and receive limited minutes.

The Rangers recalled Summers from AHL Hartford on Wednesday. With Marc Staal slated to sit, Summers is on track to enter the Rangers' blue line mix Thursday against Ottawa. Since coming over to the Rangers in a trade with the Coyotes, Summers has suited up in one game for the big club, while notching one assist and 17 PIM in 13 games with Hartford.